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Stress at work: what to notice first

10 July 2026 · 3 min read
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Stress often shows in the body before we name it: poor sleep, tension in the shoulders, headaches at the end of the week.

A useful first step is to write down, for one week, when you notice it and what happened just before.

If stress affects sleep, mood or relationships for more than a few weeks, it is worth talking to a psychologist.